"This is a sweet and sour condiment. Use it in Chinese cuisine as a dip for deep-fried dishes, such as spring rolls, egg rolls, pork, noodles, and deep-fried tofu as well as for roast duck or chicken. It is made from sweet tart plums along with sugar, vinegar, ginger and chilies...."
INGREDIENTS
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6 cups pitted chopped red plums
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1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
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1 cup sugar
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1 cup vinegar
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1 small onion (1/2 cup minced)
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1 teaspoon crushed dried chili pepper flakes
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
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2 tablespoons soy sauce or 1 tablespoon salt
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1 tablespoon Thai basil or 1 tablespoon tarragon, minced